Lassus recently helped raise $5,300 for True Top 1% Foundation, a nonprofit which provides art therapy for veterans. From left are Lassus team members Judy Hoopingarner, Darcie McMillan, Bekah Coll and Zac Parr with True Top 1% team members at Lassus in Goshen. Photo provided.

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FORT WAYNE — Lassus has helped raise $5,300 for local veterans.

The company recently partnered with True Top 1% Foundation for an art supply fundraising campaign from July 1 through Aug. 11.

Participating locations included Goshen, Warsaw, Churubusco, Columbia City, North Webster and Ligonier. Thanks to the communities Lassus serves, it raised more than $2,600 to help fund art initiatives. Lassus matched the community contribution for a total donation of $5,300.

The True Top 1% Foundation, a nonprofit based in South Bend, supports the mental health needs of military personnel and veterans. It focuses on using art as a tool for self-expression to address challenges such as PTSD, alcoholism and suicide prevention. A program, Arts4Vets, provides therapeutic art classes and workshops that allow veterans to process emotions and trauma through creative outlets.

TT1P collaborates with local businesses and organizations to expand their impact and offer free art therapy programs. More information may be found at truetop1percent.com.